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Findings, latest cycle12
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds180
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 40 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (F0699) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F0690) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Resident rights | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Resident rights | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F0582) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 3, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 30, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 18, 2026 |
Earlier inspections (28)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 11, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jul 11, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 9, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Nursing and physician services | Post nurse staffing information every day. (F0732) | No harm, minimal risk widespread | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Resident rights | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F0582) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F0688) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 10, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Resident rights | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (F0625) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 21, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 21, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 21, 2025 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 9, 2024 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Nov 9, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 17, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 17, 2024 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F0758) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Resident rights | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F0623) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Mar 3, 2022 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.80 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.22 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.67 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 34.5% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 180 |
| Residents per day, average | 173.3 |
| Ownership | For-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | Escondido Healthcare, LLC |
| Chain | Pacs Group (277 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Dec 31, 1971 |
Questions to ask when you call
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- How many staff work at night and on weekends?
- Does anyone on staff speak my relative's language?
- May I visit at any time, without an appointment?
Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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